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Which characteristic is typical of distress?

A
worry and anxiety
B
increased energy
C
improved motivation
D
better reaction time
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Which effect are children who receive unconditional love most likely to display?

A
lower anxiety
B
lower resilience
C
decreased empathy
D
less will power
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Which is a physical benefit of practicing abstinence?

A
eliminates risk of pregnancy
B
less use of illegal substances
C
more opportunities for emotional relationships
D
greater likelihood of graduating from high school
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How could a student show a teacher that he has good character traits?

A
by listening attentively in class
B
by taking classes he is interested in
C
by ignoring the teacher if she trips
D
by trying to answer every question in class
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When making smart food choices, what question should be asked before deciding to eat at a restaurant?

A
Are the available choices in line with my nutritional goals?
B
Is the restaurant located close to my home?
C
Can available choices be ordered to take home?
D
Does the restaurant have a children’s menu?
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Nicholas’s family enjoys many family activities during the summer. How can his mom best encourage sun safety?

A
by reminding Nicholas about the benefits of getting a suntan
B
by asking Nicholas to apply moisturizer after he gets a sunburn
C
by giving Nicholas his hat and sunglasses when going outside
D
by wearing her fashionable sun hat only in the early morning hours
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Luca just learned about the dangers of asbestos and wants to educate others about this pollutant. What advice should he share to help people reduce health effects from asbestos exposure?

A
Always wash produce before consuming it.
B
Try to use only recyclable materials like paper.
C
Ensure baby toys and hands are washed frequently.
D
Use safety gear whenever working with home insulation.
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Which factor indicates that a situation is risky?

A
Illegal activities are taking place.
B
There are a lot of people present.
C
It is away from the individual’s home.
D
The individual is socially uncomfortable.
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Which person is an appropriate source of professional mental health help?

A
psychiatrist
B
parent
C
physical education teacher
D
physical therapist
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Which characteristic applies to mentally healthy people?

A
accept life’s disappointments
B
feel uncertain about themselves
C
let their emotions drive their decisions
D
cannot laugh at themselves or with others
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Which statement identifies a healthy way to improve nutrition in a diet?

A
Purchase groceries on an empty stomach.
B
Decrease activities to lower caloric output.
C
Eat more meals in front of the television or computer.
D
Modify the consumption of foods high in saturated fat.
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Which statement about Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) best describes its purpose?

A
It provides breakfast and lunches to school-aged children during the summer months only.
B
It provides fitness programs to low-income pregnant women and young mothers.
C
It provides nutritious food to low-income pregnant women and young mothers.
D
It provides recreational sports programs to school-aged children during the summer.
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Why is choking considered an emergency situation?

A
It may block the flow of air in the body.
B
It activates chemical reactions in the body.
C
It activates temperature imbalances in the body.
D
It may cause irregular activity in the heart.
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How can a driver best determine the safest speed to drive?

A
drive the posted speed limit
B
drive the speed necessary to arrive on time
C
drive at a speed that is based on the current road conditions
D
drive at a speed that is much lower than the posted speed limit
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Which type of drug increases the activity of the body’s nervous system?

A
fentanyl
B
motion sickness medication
C
stimulant
D
cough medicine
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Which of these side effects of drinking alcohol can impact a person’s ability to drive?

A
lowered school performance
B
decreased emotions
C
heightened coordination
D
distorted vision and hearing
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Study the graph.

Question illustration
A
A 33-year-old male will consume fewer sugary drinks than a 33-year-old female.
B
Males 20 and older will have a lower risk of developing chronic diseases later in life than females.
C
Males 2 to 19 are more likely to have chronic diseases later in life than females 2 to 19.
D
A 15-year-old female is less likely to make a poor eating choice than a 45-year-old female.
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How does empathy differ from sympathy?

A
Empathy is positive, and sympathy is negative.
B
Empathy hurts people, and sympathy is a helpful emotion.
C
Empathy involves feeling what another person feels, and sympathy does not.
D
Empathy focuses on one’s own feelings about events, and sympathy does not.
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Which is a positive effect of social media on peer relationships?

A
opportunities for free expression
B
opportunities to establish power over others
C
opportunities to avoid direct contact with peers
D
opportunities to disconnect with the real world
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Which is one way that alcohol affects driving?

A
Alcohol impairs motor skills.
B
Alcohol improves decision-making.
C
Alcohol increases normal brain function.
D
Alcohol speeds up the nervous system.

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